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Summary of Charges Recorded in Connection with Restructuring by Reportable Segment (Detail) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | $ 17,514
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 17,514
Total Expected Costs | 74,580
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 9,957
Total Expected Costs | 41,878
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 6,184
Total Expected Costs | 22,203
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Other Asset Write-offs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 1,373
Total Expected Costs | 10,499
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Consumer Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 10,791
Cumulative Costs to Date | 10,791
Total Expected Costs | 17,991
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Consumer Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 5,652
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,652
Total Expected Costs | 10,552
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Consumer Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 5,139
Cumulative Costs to Date | 5,139
Total Expected Costs | 7,439
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Industrial Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 4,587
Cumulative Costs to Date | 4,587
Total Expected Costs | 37,609
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Industrial Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 2,169
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,169
Total Expected Costs | 14,251
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Industrial Segment | Facility Closure and Other Related Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 1,045
Cumulative Costs to Date | 1,045
Total Expected Costs | 12,859
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Industrial Segment | Other Asset Write-offs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 1,373
Cumulative Costs to Date | 1,373
Total Expected Costs | 10,499
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Corporate/Other Segment |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 2,136
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,136
Total Expected Costs | 10,329
2020 MAP to Growth – Fiscal 2018 Phases | Corporate/Other Segment | Severance and Benefit Costs |
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items] |
Current Year Charges | 2,136
Cumulative Costs to Date | 2,136
Total Expected Costs | $ 10,329

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